- Several politicians including Queensland Premier Steven Miles, Federal Minister for Agriculture Senator Murray Watt, and Leader of the Federal National Party and Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud, have recently voiced their concerns regarding Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project in the Great Artesian Basin. Read more here.
- The 2024/25 Federal Budget was handed down last week, leaving the agriculture sector dismayed with the announcement that the largest budget allocation will go towards shutting down an agriculture industry. Read an overview of what the budget means for agriculture here.
- Cotton Australia and Plant Health Australia are calling for expressions of interest to attend the Cotton Guardians Biosecurity Workshop to be held in Brisbane from 11-12 July. Learn more and register here.
- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have thanked the Senators who have declared their opposition to the Biosecurity Protection Levy and are calling on the Government to withdraw the legislation and work with farmers and stakeholders on a policy everyone could support. Read more here.
- The Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) Queensland Garden Expo is taking place in Nambour from 4 to 7 July 2024. The four-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting visitors from all over Australia. Register here.
- Rural Aid have published an article on the positive impact made by their volunteers in assisting with the recovery efforts of Granite Belt farmers affected by the 2023 bushfires. Read more here.
- RCS Australia’s GrazingforProfit® business program for the grazing industry will head to Roma in August. The program assists participants to take a comprehensive view of all factors impacting their enterprise. Register here.
- The Queensland Government has unveiled its second five-year Queensland Biosecurity Strategy and announced six ambassadors to help spread a message of vigilance against plant and animal pests and diseases. Read more here.
- Mobil are helping members of QFF’s peak industry members stay fuelled. Express your interest here to save now.
- Road test some of Australia’s greenest trucks in a zero-emission truck ride day in Gatton on 12 June 2024. Hear from industry experts leading the transition to low-emission freight, including zero emission truck manufacturers, sustainable fuel providers and fleets already making the shift. Register here.
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